Connected Conversations with Holy Union Connect
Join Jean and Colin MacKenzie as they dive deep into the challenges, joys, and spiritual journey of Catholic marriage. As a couple with over 30 years of military and family life experience, they’ve navigated their share of struggles and triumphs. In this podcast, they share wisdom from the Church, Catholic teaching, and practical strategies for building strong, faith-filled marriages.
Through heartfelt discussions, personal stories, and expert insights, Jean and Colin help couples fight for their marriage with purpose, knowing that every battle has eternal significance. Whether you’re a newlywed or a seasoned couple, this podcast offers encouragement and tools to strengthen your bond and live out the sacrament of marriage fully. Tune in for inspiring guests, real talk, and faith-centered advice that will help you and your spouse grow closer to each other and to God.
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Connected Conversations with Holy Union Connect
Building a Strong Foundation: Proactive Mental Wellness in Catholic Marriage with Catherine DiNuzzo
In this episode of Connected Conversations, hosts Jean and Colin MacKenzie sit down with Catherine DiNuzzo, licensed counselor and founder of Sacred Heart Mental Wellness, to explore practical ways Catholic couples can proactively strengthen their mental health. Catherine shares her insights on fostering "mental wellness" from a Catholic perspective, emphasizing the importance of ongoing self-care and self-awareness to build a resilient marriage. Catherine dives into her unique "three-phase" approach to anxiety, using relatable analogies to help couples recognize and address the underlying "holes" that can destabilize their relationships.
Through humorous and heartfelt stories, Catherine reveals how couples can use mental wellness tools—such as deep breathing and grounding practices—to better understand themselves and each other. She also explains how Catholic practices like the Rosary and sacraments offer built-in resources to calm anxieties and deepen faith. Catherine shares her own journey in starting Sacred Heart Mental Wellness and the inspiration behind her book, The Catholic Guide to Anxiety, providing strategies for overcoming mental health challenges together as a couple.
Next episode, join us as we welcome Jessica Barbossa from Laetare Health Group. Jessica will share insights on coping with grief and loss within families and couples, offering practical steps to navigate difficult times with faith and resilience.
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We do our best to faithfully adhere to the teachings of the Catholic Church in our discussions. However, the views expressed by our guests are their own and may not always fully reflect Church teaching or our personal perspectives. We encourage listeners to always discern through prayer, study, and consultation with trusted Catholic sources.